Panasonic Makes Broad Additions to P2 HD Solid-State Line at NAB at DVinfo.net

Paulo Teixeira · April 15th, 2007, 03:48 PM

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...50&newsLang=en

I would really love to have the AJ-HPX3000

"The AJ-HPX3000, a shoulder-mount five-slot P2 HD camcorder capable of producing full-raster 1920 x 1080 HD images, the highest HD recording quality in a one-piece camcorder. The HPX3000 uses three 2.2-million-pixel CCDs to produce stunningly high resolution 4:2:2, 10-bit 1920 x 1080 HD images, near D-5 HD quality, for high-end productions including episodic television, filmmaking and commercial production. AVC-Intra recording capability comes standard. The AJ-HPX3000 will be available in September at a SLP of $48,000, including the 5-year limited warranty program."

Kevin James · April 15th, 2007, 04:32 PM

So thats all she wrote eh?

I have a feeling there will be a lot of XH-a1 and g-1's ordered this week. I think a lot of folks were holding off to see if panny would releasea crossover AVCHD cam. Maybe later this week?

The 5 year warranties on the p2 cams is appealing though.

Ron Evans · April 15th, 2007, 05:58 PM

The Sony XDCAM EX may give Panasonic a real problem when it comes out.

Ron Evans

Paulo Teixeira · April 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM

AJ-HPX3000
http://shop.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...32007031709949

Other products
http://shop.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...tGroupId=34051

Jaron Berman · July 8th, 2007, 09:02 PM

Depending on price, isn't this essentially the "dream camera" the majority of users here have been asking for? Native 1080p, 100mbps intra at 422, non-tape based. Sounds pretty nice to me, I'm excited to use it on a job some time. As for the 2/3" chip, there are reasons why Sony, Panny, etc.. stuck to 2/3 instead of going for the s35 sensor - broader appeal, easier upgrade path for owners of ENG style cams. With digiprimes, you can get the look of s35 at 2.8/4 split, or you can use eng style lenses and blast away with 2/3" d.o.f.

Obviously, the buzz is all crimson in color, but lets not forget that there are other tools in the pipe as well, potentially great tools (that have ergonomics integrated!!!!!)

April 15th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#1
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	Panasonic Makes Broad Additions to P2 HD Solid-State Line at NAB http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...50&newsLang=en I would really love to have the AJ-HPX3000 "The AJ-HPX3000, a shoulder-mount five-slot P2 HD camcorder capable of producing full-raster 1920 x 1080 HD images, the highest HD recording quality in a one-piece camcorder. The HPX3000 uses three 2.2-million-pixel CCDs to produce stunningly high resolution 4:2:2, 10-bit 1920 x 1080 HD images, near D-5 HD quality, for high-end productions including episodic television, filmmaking and commercial production. AVC-Intra recording capability comes standard. The AJ-HPX3000 will be available in September at a SLP of $48,000, including the 5-year limited warranty program." __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoVi...esEtc/featured https://www.pond5.com/artist/paulot

April 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#4
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	AJ-HPX3000 http://shop.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...32007031709949 Other products http://shop.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...tGroupId=34051 __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoVi...esEtc/featured https://www.pond5.com/artist/paulot

April 15th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#2
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	So thats all she wrote eh? I have a feeling there will be a lot of XH-a1 and g-1's ordered this week. I think a lot of folks were holding off to see if panny would releasea crossover AVCHD cam. Maybe later this week? The 5 year warranties on the p2 cams is appealing though.

April 15th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#3
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,222	The Sony XDCAM EX may give Panasonic a real problem when it comes out. Ron Evans

July 8th, 2007, 09:02 PM	#5
Jaron Berman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 439	Depending on price, isn't this essentially the "dream camera" the majority of users here have been asking for? Native 1080p, 100mbps intra at 422, non-tape based. Sounds pretty nice to me, I'm excited to use it on a job some time. As for the 2/3" chip, there are reasons why Sony, Panny, etc.. stuck to 2/3 instead of going for the s35 sensor - broader appeal, easier upgrade path for owners of ENG style cams. With digiprimes, you can get the look of s35 at 2.8/4 split, or you can use eng style lenses and blast away with 2/3" d.o.f. Obviously, the buzz is all crimson in color, but lets not forget that there are other tools in the pipe as well, potentially great tools (that have ergonomics integrated!!!!!)